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Kipp:delta Collegiate High School

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Kipp:delta Collegiate High School ranks 200 th of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

200^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 291 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 31% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Kipp:delta Collegiate High School is a public charter high school located in Helena, Arkansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 201 students. The school is part of the KIPP Delta Public Schools district, which is ranked 217 out of 250 districts in Arkansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $15,073 and low student-to-teacher ratio, Kipp:delta Collegiate High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas high schools, with proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Reading, and Algebra around 20-25%, significantly below the state averages of 34-35%. Compared to the nearby Marvell-Elaine High School, Barton High School, and Central High School, all of which serve high-poverty student populations, Kipp:delta Collegiate High School generally performs worse on academic measures.

The persistent academic struggles at Kipp:delta Collegiate High School, despite the school's relatively high funding and staffing levels, suggest the need for a comprehensive review of its educational strategies, curriculum, and support systems to address the root causes of its underperformance. Comparing the school's performance to nearby high-poverty schools may provide valuable insights into effective practices that could be implemented to drive academic improvement.

181

Students ?

3.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,130

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

215 Cherry St.
Helena, AR 72342

(870) 338-8138

District: KIPP Delta Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.4%

White:

3.9%

Two or more races:

1.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 8th percentile in 2022 → 31st in 2025

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (90%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 31st (2025) from a 8th-percentile low (2022)

✓Small classes — about 3 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (20% vs 34% meeting standards)

!Geometry scores 22 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school20%

District avg27%

Arkansas avg34%

200^th of 291

Arkansas public high schools ?

Bottom 31%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From bottom 27% (2016) to bottom 31% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the KIPP Delta Public Schools

217^th of 250KIPP Delta Public Schools among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	35.8	200 of 291	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	15.9	276 of 305	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	17.1	264 of 295	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.2	259 of 282	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	16.0	256 of 290	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	13.7	258 of 282	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	19.6	228 of 263	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	47.2	147 of 264	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	35.5	197 of 269	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	45.7	159 of 268	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	43.9	162 of 271	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	71.3	41 of 266	84.6%	★★★★☆
2011	58.9	95 of 266	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	59.6	80 of 262	69.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Reading26%-10 vs state

Algebra25%-6 vs state

English Language Arts20%-14 vs state

Geometry0%-22 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)			ATLAS Algebra (2025)		ATLAS Geometry (2025)		ATLAS Science (2025)			ATLAS Biology (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kipp:delta Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	9-12	215 Cherry St.	Helena	72342	Phillips County	KIPP Delta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 338-8138	181	52	3.4	100.0%	7 (3.9%)	169 (93.4%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	35.8	200^th of 291 public high schools	31.3%		15.9	276^th of 305 public high schools	9.5%	76			23.7	15.4	20.4			27.1	23.1	25.5				25.5	25.0	0.0	0.0							$16,130	$5,123	$11,007
Central High School	Public	7-12	103 School Road	West Helena	72390	Phillips County	Helena West Helena School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 572-6744	439	56	7.8	94.5%	5 (1.1%)	421 (95.9%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	14	269^th of 291 public high schools	7.6%		13.2	288^th of 305 public high schools	5.6%	19	15.0	15.1	7.7	21.5	14.5	16.7	17.6	8.8	25.4	16.7	13.4	16.3	15.0	3.2	3.2	2.2	1.6	6.6	11.3	9.2	8.0	3.0	5.1	$18,315	$5,470	$12,845
Barton High School	Public	7-12	9546 Hwy 85 South	Lexa	72355	Phillips County	Barton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 572-6867	322	28	11.6	100.0%	164 (50.9%)	136 (42.2%)	15 (4.7%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	32.4	218^th of 291 public high schools	25.1%		23.3	254^th of 305 public high schools	16.7%	36	17.7	15.2	19.7	15.2	17.2	21.6	15.2	21.2	15.2	18.7	19.6	17.1	18.4	18.7	21.7	17.5	18.6	31.4	32.6	32.0		26.8	28.5	$13,969	$1,167	$12,803
Marvell-Elaine High School	Public	7-12	1018a Hwy 49	Marvell	72366	Phillips County	Marvell Elaine School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 829-1351	99	11	8.6	100.0%	5 (5.1%)	92 (92.9%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.4	279^th of 291 public high schools	4.1%		6.9	302^nd of 305 public high schools	1.0%	23	5.6	13.3	0.0	9.1	7.1	11.1	13.3	0.0	13.6	10.0	5.6	20.0	12.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	11.1	20.0	15.2		16.7	15.8	$26,959	$7,794	$19,165

Frequently Asked Questions about Kipp:delta Collegiate High School

What is the racial makeup of Kipp:delta Collegiate High School?

Students at Kipp:delta Collegiate High School are 93% African American, 4% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Is Kipp:delta Collegiate High School a good school?

Kipp:delta Collegiate High School ranks 200^th of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Kipp:delta Collegiate High School in?

KIPP Delta Public Schools

How many students attend Kipp:delta Collegiate High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 181 students attended Kipp:delta Collegiate High School.

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